Encyclopedias and dictionaries

Date: 1990 - 2002

By: Bromhead, Peter, 1933-

Reference: H-747-001/075

Description: Cartoons on political and social issues in New Zealand and overseas. Published in 1999 book 'Bromhead's view: ice-cream! popcorn! xenical!' by Peter Bromhead of New Zealand cartoons and caricatures. Includes cover drawing and pages 8-83. Quantity: 75 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Black and white laser prints of pen drawings, A4 size.

Date: 1942-1956

From: Jones, Pei Te Hurinui, 1898-1976 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-5220-001

Description: Includes whakapapa from the Tairawhiti, Tainui and Te Arawa, essays on Maori poetry, the valedictory speech of Rangi Royal, the 50th Anniversary of the opening of the railway's main trunk line, 'Ngata, the Maori Statesmen', the creation of a Maori dictionary, news reports of Kingi Tawhiao drunk in Masterton, organising the play 'Pong and Puhihuia', honours list recommendations, the building of Mahinarangi at Turangawaewae and also Maori waiata, pao, ruri, patere and karakia, also includes personal correspondence, including from Michael Jones. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss and typescripts

Date: 1982

From: Thomson, John Mansfield, 1926-1999 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-5378-438

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Holographs, typescripts (some copies), printed matter

Date: 1925 - 1927

From: [Ephemera up to octavo size, relating to bookshops, book dealers and book retail outlets]

By: Gordon & Gotch Ltd

Reference: Eph-A-BOOKSELLER-1926-01

Description: List of non-fiction books for sale, including encyclopedias and treasuries of knowledge, geography, history, anthropology, animals, marvels, self-educators. Quantity: 1 album(s). Physical Description: Booklet of 32 pages, 223 x 144 mm. Provenance: Donated from the collection of Noel Archer, 2015.

Date: 1900-1919

From: [Ephemera of quarto size promoting the publication of books and new book titles]

Reference: Eph-B-BOOK-1900/1919

Description: Includes promotional material for: 1902: Reprint of the 'Encyclopaedia Britannica'. Daily Mail, London, 1902. 1914: Buick, T Lindsay. 'The Treaty of Waitangi', published by S and W MacKay, Lambton Quay, Wellington [1914] 1915: Downes, T W. 'Old Whanganui'. Order form and 2 sheets of reprinted reviews [1915] Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Letterpress, sizes varying around 330 mm.

Date: 1985-1987

From: Scientists Against Nuclear Arms (N.Z.): Records

Reference: MS-Papers-12055-65

Description: Comprises papers relating to the rift in the ANZUS Treaty following the implementation of the New Zealand anti-nuclear shipping policy (1985-1987). The papers include a large number of declsssified cabinet papers and correspondence. The box also includes a photocopy of the United States Department of Defense 'Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms', published by the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Wahington, 1 April 1984. Quantity: 1 box(es).

Date: 1965 - 1966

From: Various artists :[Original illustrations for the Encyclopaedia of New Zealand, edited by A H McLintock, 1966].

By: Powell, Arthur William Baden, 1901-1987; Moreland, John Munn, 1921-

Reference: A-332-125/151

Description: Includes illustrations of Red cod (Physiculus bacchus), Whitebait (adult) or inanga (Galaxias attenuatus), Southern kingfish or Hake (Jordanidia solandri), Grayling (Prototroctes oxyrhinchus), Warehou (Seriolella brama), Horse mackerel (Trachurus declivis), Spotty (Pseudolabrus celidotus), Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar), Quinnat salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha), Sprat (cluea antipodum), Moki (Latridopsis ciliaris), Brown trout (Salmo trutta), Anchovy (Engraulis australis), Pilchard (Sardinops neopilchardus), Rainbow trout (Salmo gairdneri), Hapuku, tuna, rays, marlin, sharks, barracouta, piper, ling, eels, sunfish, sea horse, red gurnard, leatherjacket, porcupine, mullet, flounder, sole, kingfish, kohawai, snapper, urchins, corals, jellyfish, bonito, elephant fish, starfish, lamprey, hagfish, barnacles, crabs, mackerel, tarakihi, maomao, butterfish, albacore. Some images are not labelled. Folder is labelled: Powell's fish, including Morton's drawings. Some published drawings signed J M. J M is referred to in the introduction to the encyclopaedia as J M Moreland, not Morton; Powell was the and artist of some of the encyclopaedia articles on fish; so was Larry J Paul Some articles written by L J Paul Other Titles - Encyclopedia Other Titles - Powell's fish, including Morton's drawings Quantity: 27 drawing(s). Physical Description: Ink drawings, sizes varying. Transfers: Transferred from Manuscripts and Archives in 1998..

Date: 1977

From: Lodge, Nevile Sidney 1918-1989 :[Archive of original cartoons for the Evening Post and Sports Post, 1941 to 1988]

By: Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.); Lodge, Nevile Sidney, 1918-1989

Reference: B-135-688

Description: This cartoon refers to Muldoon's forthcoming trip to the United States where he is to meet President Jimmy Carter, a former peanut farmer. The scene is Muldoon's office where a notice hanging on the door says 'gone to U.S.A. for 3 weeks'. Muldoon is standing with his bags in his hands and a copy of his book under his arm. Brian Talboys is standing beside him reading about peanuts from an encyclopaedia. A graph hanging on the wall shows taxation, inflation, imports and emigration all rising, while balance of payments and exports are falling. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink, letratone and crayon, 380 x 300 mm Finding Aids: Photocopies available in Pictorial Reference Service.

Date: 1965

From: [Ephemera and posters relating to book fairs & festivals, and books published 1900-1969]

Reference: Eph-C-BOOK-1965-02

Description: Poster advertising the Oxford New Zealand encyclopaedia, with biographical notes and portrait photographs of John Pascoe with his pipe, and Laura E Salt with her poodle. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, 445 x 292 mm. Provenance: From the papers of John Pascoe, 2004.

Date: 2007

By: New Zealand Dictionary Centre; Wai-te-ata Press; Oxford University Press; Victoria University of Wellington

Reference: Eph-C-LANGUAGE-2007-01

Description: Includes two sizes of each of the following posters: Black Cups. n. the New Zealand barista team. Set in The National Gothic, a contemporary New Zealand typeface designed by Kris Sowersby of KLIM Typographic Design. Designed by Kellie Pruden. Published by Wai-te-ata Press Cyberhui. n. a seminar focusing on the use of computers and information technology. Set in Karbon, a contemporary New Zealand typeface designed by Kris Sowersby of KLIM Tupographic Design. Designed by Kellie Pruden. Published by Wai-te-ata Press Poozler. n. a scavenger or collector. Set in Jesika, a contemporary New Zealand typeface designed by Kris Sowersby of KLIM Typographic Design. Designed by Kellie Pruden. Published by Wai-te-ata Press Includes one each of the following posters: Beehiver. n. a politician. Set in Churchward Samoa, a contemporary New Zealand typeface designed by Joseph Churchward. Designed by Kellie Pruden. Published by Wai-te-ata Press. Kaumatua flat. n. a granny flat. Set in Artemis, a contemporary New Zealand typeface designed by Mark Geard. Designed by Kellie Pruden. Published by Wai-te-ata Press. Mainland island. n. an onshore sanctuary for indigenous plant and animal species. Set in Yan Series 333, a contemporary New Zealand typeface designed by Jack Yan. Designed by Kellie Pruden. Published by Wai-te-ata Press. Electric puha. n. marijuana. Heading set in Lowery Auto, body copy set in Skyler, both are contemporary New Zealand typefaces designed by David Buck. Designed by Kellie Pruden. Published by Wai-te-ata Press. Golden koha. n. golden handshake. Set in Novalis, a contemporary New Zealand typeface designed by Mark Geard. Designed by Kellie Pruden. Published by Wai-te-ata Press Gumbooter. n. a dairy farmer. Set in Farmer, a comtemporary New Zealand typeface designed by David Buck. Designed by Kellie Pruden. Published by Wai-te-Ata Press Gypsy day. n. June 1, the date on which sharemilkers move their cows and belongings to new properties. Heading set in Panhandler, body copy set in Skyler, both are contemporary New Zealand typefaces designed by David Buck. Designed by Kellie Pruden. Published by Wai-te-ata Press. Maorioke. n. a karaoke contest for Maori participants. Heading set in Churchward Maori, a contemporary New Zealand typeface designed by Joseph Churchward, body copy set in Skyler, designed by David Buck. Designed by Kellie Pruden. Published by Wai-te-ata Press Tinny house-holder. n a cannabis dealer. Heading set in Churchward Design 5 Line, a contemporary New Zealand typeface designed by Joseph Churchward, body copy set in Skyler, designed by David Buck. Designed by Kellie Pruden. Published by Wai-te-ata Press Quantity: 15 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Offset prints, sizes 202 x 420 mm, and 140 x 297 mm.

Date: [1980-1992]

From: Secker, Hallam Leslie, 1923-1998 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-6594-11

Description: File of correspondence between Secker and Ian A Gordon, re his 1979 Collins English dictionary, and with others; clippings re language, English, New Zealand and Australian English, spelling and related topics Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1965 - 1966

From: Various artists :[Original illustrations for the Encyclopaedia of New Zealand, edited by A H McLintock, 1966].

By: Adams, Jacqueline Nancy Mary, 1926-2007

Reference: A-332-001/012

Description: Includes illustrations of Fuchsia procumbens (creeping fuchsia), Neopanax arboreum and Neopanax Colensoi (fivefinger), Cordyline indivisa (broadleafed cabbage tree), tree fern Cyathea medullaris, Libocedrus bidwillii (Kaikawaka), Podocarpus dacrydioides (Kahikatea), Psuedopanax crassifolium (Lancewood), Mangrove (Manawa), Podocarpus totara (Totara), Agathis australis (Kauri), Podocarpus ferrugineus (Miro), Parsonia heterophylla (a climbing plant). Other Titles - Encyclopedia Inscriptions: Recto - all include the artist's initials, NMA, most include the time taken to do the drawing, and all include the names of the plant Quantity: 12 drawing(s). Physical Description: Ink drawings, sizes varying. Transfers: Transferred from Manuscripts and Archives in 1998..

Date: [19--]

From: Houston, John, 1891-1962 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0236-078

Description: Includes pocket book dictionary used by Houston, note inside reads `I was using this book with John Nicholson Esq (4th Standard Albany School) while I was in the 3rd standard under Miss Fowler' Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1965 - 1966

From: Various artists :[Original illustrations for the Encyclopaedia of New Zealand, edited by A H McLintock, 1966].

By: Adams, Jacqueline Nancy Mary, 1926-2007

Reference: A-332-152/161

Description: Includes illustrations of Katipo, Adult female Stephens Island weta, Cave weta, Grassgrub beetle, Puriri moth, Vegetable caterpillar, Huhu, Cicadas (cingulata, muta, orchrina), Proina moth, Large-headed weta. Most appear to be the work of Nancy Adams Other Titles - Encyclopedia Quantity: 10 drawing(s). Physical Description: Ink drawings, sizes varying. Transfers: Transferred from Manuscripts and Archives in 1998..

Date: 1798 - 1802

By: Mantell, Gideon Algernon, 1790-1852

Reference: E-246-q

Description: An alphabetical arrangement (A to C only) of engravings of famous people, plants, animals, birds, etc No binding or title page. Some pages detached. Title on protective box is English engravings from the 1790s Quantity: 1 sketchbook(s). Physical Description: Engravings, ca 290 x 220 mm Provenance: Mantell Collection

Date: 1904 - 1906

Reference: Eph-D-VARIETY-1904-01

Description: Text sheet containing several hundred general knowledge questions of the day, selected from the books of Elre Cecilia Salambo, who had answers to 18,600 general knowledge questions, such as: Who was Queen Victoria When was the Mountain Meadows Massacre When did Brigham Young die When was the violin first known What horse won the derby in 1838 When does a man swear What is the capital of Thibet When was the wreck of the Elingamite Who discovered radium When did Tommy Corrigan die What horse won the Melbourne Cup in 1890 What horse won the Ascot in 1903 Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Letterpress on newsprint, 610 x 457 mm.

Date: 1965 - 1966

From: Various artists :[Original illustrations for the Encyclopaedia of New Zealand, edited by A H McLintock, 1966].

By: Adams, Jacqueline Nancy Mary, 1926-2007

Reference: A-332-093/124

Description: Includes illustrations of Kea, Robin, Pied shag, Weka, Kakapo, Kingfisher, Red leggged gull, Moa, Albatross, Muttonbird, Little blue penguin, Rock wren, Silver eye, Little spotted kiwi, Wrybill, Oystercatcher, Takahe, White headed stilt, Black backed gull, Pukeko, Gannet, Pukeko chick, Wood pigeon, Kea, Kaka, Morepork, Kokako, Huia, Bellbird, Shining cuckoo, North Island rifleman, South Island wren, Blue duck. Other Titles - Encyclopedia Quantity: 32 drawing(s). Physical Description: Ink drawings, sizes varying. Transfers: Transferred from Manuscripts and Archives in 1998..

Date: 1965 - 1966

From: Various artists :[Original illustrations for the Encyclopaedia of New Zealand, edited by A H McLintock, 1966].

Reference: A-332-162/176

Description: Includes illustrations of littoral and sub-littoral strata, little black mussel, shell-fish including periwinkles, barnacles, limpets, rock oysters, chitons,cat's eyes, pauas, sea stars, sea eggs, Sponge tethya. There are littoral diagrams for sheltered shores in two locations: North east of Auckland, and Otago Harbour. Other Titles - Encyclopedia Quantity: 15 drawing(s). Physical Description: Ink drawings, sizes varying. Processing information: Transferred from Manuscripts and Archives in 1998.

Date: 1943-1972

By: Dollimore, Edward Stewart, 1904-1973

Reference: 83-145

Description: Correspondence, research notes, indexes and newspaper clippings for ES Dollimore's work on An Encyclopaedia of New Zealand and The New Zealand Guide, and other publications; some personal papers Quantity: 20 wax boxes. 6.60 Linear Metres. Finding Aids: Preliminary inventory available. Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Mr J Dollimore

Date: 1933

From: Pacific Manuscripts Bureau : Records of the Pacific Area

By: Desnoes, Gustave (Father), 1888-

Reference: Micro-MS-Coll-08-0017

Description: A dictionary in French of the Mekeo language of Papua, originally in 10 books and recopied in two volumes Quantity: 2 microfilm reel(s). Finding Aids: Full description in inventory, also in "Complete Annotated Catalogue" (Canberra: PMB, 1991) which has an index.